In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

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Senate vote: Amendment // May 22, 2007

Dorgan Amdt. No. 1153

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Nay

64 votes, representing 140,748,918 people61.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

31 votes, representing 70,245,910 people30.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon6461.9%
YeaLost3130.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.1%